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Feel sick, achy; with up and down temperature changes. should i get tested for the flu?
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Yes: See your doctor and undergo rapid test for influenza, because if treated within 48 hrs of onset your illness may be dramatically shortened and the number of complications minimized.
Answered 3/29/2012
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